Rawbit processes raw image files by converting them to the DNG format in parallel, while offering the ability to manipulate metadata and customize file name formatting.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- RAW Image Conversion: Converts camera RAW files to DNG format.
- Flexible Input/Output:
- Process individual files or entire directories.
- Define output directories with optional overwrite support.
- Custom Filename Formatting: Supports user-defined naming conventions for output files.
- Metadata Handling: Supports EXIF metadata manipulation
- Multi-Threaded Processing: Leverages multiple CPU cores for parallel image processing.
Website: github.com/cartercanedy/rawbit
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Developer: Carter Canedy
License: MIT License

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